By Megan Callahan Darren Knight, a controversial comedian who talks a mile a minute, put on a spectacular show for the audience even though most of the audience members weren’t students here at VSU. He got a lot of laughter during his set as well as Red Squirrel did as the opener for his show.   During Southern Momma’s set ...

    By: Armone’ Gates, Copy Editor  What a night! VSUPD hosted their 9th annual “National Night Out” on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. on the front lawn. The community and students were able to partake in an evening of safety and fun.   Many organizations within the community came out to discuss public safety tips and build bonds with students ...

On Sept. 29, VSU sent a message to all currently enrolled students about attendance and participation that stated “[f]aculty have reported concerns over regular student attendance in the classroom and/or online participation in your coursework.   “Whether online or face-to-face, a student who misses or does not participate in more than 20% of the scheduled course or course activities could be ...

By: Adam Peachey, Staff Writer  Oftentimes in our day-to-day life, it can be extremely easy to be content. Blend in, stay in the background, don’t try anything new.   It is my professional opinion that this lack of desire for life is a sin. Don’t get me wrong; it’s perfectly fine to take time off and chill out, but at the ...

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By: Marese Hudson  Spectator staff writer    Last Saturday’s loss was one for the history books as Valdosta State was shutout 31-0 at home against UNC Pembroke marking the first ever shutout in program history at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium and their first shutout loss since 1991.   Now, the focus shifts to Lenoir-Rhyne, a chance for the Blazers to redeem themselves in ...

By: Photo Editor Ibec Francis  Every student has a wish, a dream, or a hope they hold for the future. On Sept. 25, students in the 3000 Community Art class brought those aspirations to life, allowing them to take root and blossom into a collective work of art on campus.   Their new collaborative project, The Wishing Tree, invites students ...

By:  Armone ‘Gates, Copy Editor    For the first time since the announcement was made, Dr. Richard Carvajal took to the podium to address the news that he would be leaving VSU and heading back to his hometown in California to be closer to family.    On Sep 10, VSU’s “Marketing and Communications team” sent out an email explaining that Dr. ...

By: Ashley Jones , Arts & Entertainment Editor   On Oct. 3, the comedian Darren Knight aka ‘Southern Momma’ accompanied by the comedian Red Squirrel and other special guests, will visit the Whitehead Auditorium in the VSU Fine Arts Building on a stop from their comedy tour “Howz Ya Mama And ‘Em.”  Named one of Variety’s 10 comics to watch ...

By Winter Dube, Campus Life  The Valdosta State volleyball team enters the heart of the Gulf South Conference play with momentum and a dynamic duo that teammates say might as well be sisters.  Freshman Ava Keuntjes, from Ocala, Florida, and Sophomore Avery Mullins, from Cary, North Carolina, are in just their second season with the Blazers, but their connection already feels ...